Since the pandemic began, I’ve had such a hard time concentrating on books. I’m reading a lot slower than normal for some reason – I’ve heard this from so many other people so I know I’m not alone! I’m so thankful that in August 2020 I was able to finally really love some books I’ve read. If you are looking for some 4 and 5-star fiction books or memoirs, read below for full book reviews of each. Each of these books kept me more interested than other books have lately and I know there is a book or two in this collection that you will love as well!…

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I get asked all the time about how I am able to read so many books. Usually, my first answer is I don’t watch TV. I couldn’t tell you the last Netflix show I binge-watched or even the last show I watched on TV. Books are my TV. 

My second answer is, I usually have three different books going on at the same time. I always have a physical book I’m reading, either one I own or from the library. In addition, I take my e-reader with me everywhere. That way I have a book to read when I’m waiting for appointments or I am in line somewhere. Finally, I listen to a lot of audiobooks. I would say about 50% of the books I “read” are in audiobook format. I listen when I’m getting ready in the morning, anytime I’m in the car alone and when I’m doing things like cooking dinner or cleaning the house. …

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2019 has been a year of really great books. I set out with a Goodreads Challenge goal of 85 books and surpassed that by reading 98 books in 2019. That is by far the most books I’ve ever read in a year. I often get asked how I find the time to read so many books…I’ll write a post about that at some point. The long and the short of it is, I watch very little TV. Instead, I read!…

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Hi friends! August was a good reading month for me. I feel like I had a good mix of the types of books I read (some steamy, some suspenseful, some just downright charming). If you are looking for some must read books, check out my August 2018 Must Read Books recommendations and reviews below!

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Dear friend,

Since getting  my reading glasses and solving the whole “I’m losing my mind because words are jumping around on the pages” problem, I’ve been taking advantage of reading ALL THE BOOKS. It feels SO good to be reading again!

I thought I’d do a quick roundup of some of my July must-read books. As always, if we aren’t friends on Goodreads click here to friend me there so we can share real time book recommendations with each other. It’s my favorite site to hang out on although my “to read” shelf is dangerously large. There are way too many good books out there and not enough time, am I right?…

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Dear Friend,

First of all, thank you so much for your kind response to my letter last week. It’s so good to have the support and understanding of someone who understands and gets it. The response I received definitely made me feel so much less alone. This time / age / season of life is full of changes and I never really know which part of it is just me or which part of is it a normal part of getting older. Either way, it was so great to hear from you and to get your perspective….

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It always drives me nuts when I see “Best Of the Year” book lists that come out before the year is up. I read some of the best books during the quiet downtime between Christmas and New Years. I think reading is at its absolute best in December.

Words in Deep Blue is just one of those books that would have been skipped on my best of list if I shared a list a few weeks ago like a lot of sites do. It’s been sitting on my desk after a visit to the library, and yesterday I decided to scrap my to-do list and read. I am so glad I did because this was definitely one of my favorite books from 2017! I love reading really well written Young Adult books, and Cath Crowley hit the mark with this book….

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I love reading. It’s one of my all time favorite hobbies and things to do whenever I have free time. I consume books however and whenever I can. One of my greatest joys is seeing my kids follow in my footsteps with their own love of books. Now, some of my kids are even old enough that we can read the same books and then talk about them. I absolutely love that!

I’m excited today to share my love of reading and books with you and your kids through Usborne Books. My friend Julie is a Usborne Books consultant and has offered to do a Holiday Book Bundle giveaway for Dine & Dish readers! How cool is that? Keep reading to find out how you can win one of two Holiday Book Bundles from Usborne Books!…

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